http://vmoon.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Vanessa M. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:24:10 GMT 2010-01-07T20:24:10Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238384        I recently read PS I Love You, by Cecelia Ahern with my teenage students in our school's book club.  The kids loved it, and I was especially proud that the . . . Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:05:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238384 Vanessa M. 2008-01-24T01:05:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238342 First, get out the crockpot.  I cooked my ribs on low for 8 hours.  I added nothing to the pot besides the ribs.  When I got home, I drained the ribs and pulled the pork off the bones.  . . . Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:12:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238342 Vanessa M. 2008-01-24T00:12:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220593 All I can say is that Denzel still amazes me.  Not only is he wonderful eyecandy, but "my man" can ACT!!!! I love a movie that is based on a true story.  I suppose this is why I . . . Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:06:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220593 Vanessa M. 2008-01-04T23:06:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977091080 What a creepy movie. My take on a synopsis.  A boy was born with the ability to smell like no other person anywhere.  He smells a particular woman and is mesmorized by her.  He looses track . . . Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:29:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977091080 Vanessa M. 2007-08-19T23:29:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977060100 Yesterday, I was demoted I am pissed I worked so hard And yet my job performance Was affected by my personal life    I wanted to be number one And once, I was I keep thinking that there . . . Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:44:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977060100 Vanessa M. 2007-07-19T01:44:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977049600 I rented this movie to watch with  my adult sweetheart, and was super glad that my 13 year old daughter had not been present to witness the crude sexual humor in this movie.  I was surprised . . . Sat, 07 Jul 2007 10:43:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977049600 Vanessa M. 2007-07-07T10:43:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977044398   Phillipa Gregory:  The Constant Princess   I have already written a review about The Other Boleyn Girl, the story of Anne Boleyn's sister.  The Constant Princess is the other . . . Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:45:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977044398 Vanessa M. 2007-07-01T01:45:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977044394   James Patterson: Mary Mary   Alex Cross is on the move again, this time to California.  He is there on vacation with his family when a celebrity murder pulls him away from his loved . . . Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:40:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977044394 Vanessa M. 2007-07-01T01:40:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036619 Super movie.  Not that it is in theaters anymore, but this is what I will rate as a great rental. I have to be honest and say that I dozed during this movie.  If you have read any of my . . . Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:12:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036619 Vanessa M. 2007-06-22T17:12:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036605 I found this recipe at my bunco group.  Yummy.  And so simple.  You will feel like you are eating fried chicken wings without the guilt.   Ingredients:  2 packages of light . . . Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:44:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036605 Vanessa M. 2007-06-22T16:44:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036550 If you haven't seen this movie yet, make a point to.  It was on TV the other night and I had the pleasure of watching it again.  I came into the movie a bit late.  I tuned in just as . . . Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:34:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036550 Vanessa M. 2007-06-22T16:34:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977034649 All I can say is WOW.  I need some help from someone who "gets" this movie.  From what I can see, there were three plot lines, all loosely related.  There was an affair, a pedefile, . . . Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:16:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977034649 Vanessa M. 2007-06-20T18:16:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977018507   May 2007 The Movie Review Newsletter   Thank you to everyone for your great contributions this month.  A special thanks to Dawn G. for being the number one contributor to our group . . . Sun, 03 Jun 2007 02:23:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977018507 Vanessa M. 2007-06-03T02:23:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017977 Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore star in this cute comedy about the love between a grown daughter and her mother.  I paid heed to the PG-13 rating on the back of the DVD cover, and rented it to watch . . . Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:46:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017977 Vanessa M. 2007-06-02T12:46:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017972 I went with my favorite movie buddy to the cheap theater to see this last weekend.  We were exhausted from our last day of school and Graduation, and painting my house.  So I will admit that . . . Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:33:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017972 Vanessa M. 2007-06-02T12:33:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006568 Prior to this book, I was a Dean Koontz virgin.  I was afraid to read him because his book-go-movie Intensity scared the bee-doodles out of me.  This book caught my eye on a check out shelf . . . Tue, 22 May 2007 23:39:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006568 Vanessa M. 2007-05-22T23:39:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006559 I was watching Dr. Phil with Marsha Brady and it inspired me to start a group discussion about America's best known family.    Who is your favorite Brady? Do you have a favorite Brady episode? . . . Tue, 22 May 2007 23:19:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006559 Vanessa M. 2007-05-22T23:19:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006518 I bailed my daughter out of school early today.  I had free movie tickets for GIVING BLOOD!!!  When I got to the theater, I had to pay $3 for my daughter and I to upgrade the tickets and see . . . Tue, 22 May 2007 23:03:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006518 Vanessa M. 2007-05-22T23:03:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006227 1.  I am outgoing and easy to get along with.  I have friends of all types, ages, and backgrounds.  2.  I have a thirteen year old daughter who I will probably let live to be 14.  . . . Tue, 22 May 2007 15:59:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006227 Vanessa M. 2007-05-22T15:59:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977005944 It was down to Tessa and Bevin.  I thought for sure he was going to choose the blonde, but I was routing for Tessa the whole time.  I felt terrible for Bevin when she did not get the final rose, . . . Tue, 22 May 2007 10:04:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977005944 Vanessa M. 2007-05-22T10:04:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977002976 Hello everyone.   I have enjoyed learning to cook and experiment over the last couple of years.  I find myself with the new challenge of learning to cook with heart health in mind.  If . . . Fri, 18 May 2007 01:33:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977002976 Vanessa M. 2007-05-18T01:33:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000752 Dead or Alive.... who is your Favorite.  I will count the first favorite actor from each comment.  I will keep my predicitons to myself.  Have fun, I can't wait to see your pics.   . . . Tue, 15 May 2007 13:39:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000752 Vanessa M. 2007-05-15T13:39:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000735 After 62 Votes. here are your favorite movies for Special Effects.  Thanks for voting. If you missed the discussion, feel free to visit it. http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976994550 . . . Tue, 15 May 2007 13:24:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000735 Vanessa M. 2007-05-15T13:24:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976995495   April 2007 The Movie Review Newsletter   April was the first month of The Movie Review.  I am pleased to present you with our first news letter chronicling the different contributions . . . Tue, 08 May 2007 15:56:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976995495 Vanessa M. 2007-05-08T15:56:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976994550 Are we no longer mesmorized with wild special effects?   Have young people been desensitized to the magical effects of the cinema as a result of computer animation?  This weeks discussion . . . Mon, 07 May 2007 16:43:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976994550 Vanessa M. 2007-05-07T16:43:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976993073 If you missed last weeks discussion and want to view the whole article please use the link below. http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976971748   The resultsof last weeks discussion . . . Mon, 07 May 2007 14:19:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976993073 Vanessa M. 2007-05-07T14:19:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976975276   Thursday Night TV May 3, 2007   ABC 8:00  Ugly Betty •·        http://abc.go.com/primetime/uglybetty/index.htm   9:00 Grey's . . . Thu, 03 May 2007 20:41:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976975276 Vanessa M. 2007-05-03T20:41:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976974010   Wednesday Night TV    all times are Eastern Standard Time ABC 8:00  According to Jim 8:30  Notes from the Underbelly 9:00 Lost 10:00  Lost CBS 8:00  Jericho . . . Wed, 02 May 2007 23:51:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976974010 Vanessa M. 2007-05-02T23:51:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976973546 I am quite disappointed to see "Cliff" go.  I just loved watching him.  What happened that made Billy Ray Cyrus stay on the show??  What are your thoughts?  Who do you think . . . Wed, 02 May 2007 15:44:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976973546 Vanessa M. 2007-05-02T15:44:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976973175 There was a mamma mole, a papa mole, and a baby mole. They lived in a hole outside of a farm house out in the country. The papa mole reached his head out of the hole and said, "Mmmmm, I smell sausage." . . . Wed, 02 May 2007 01:21:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976973175 Vanessa M. 2007-05-02T01:21:13Z